AOD-9604
AOD-9604
AOD-9604 is a small slice of growth hormone that keeps the fat-burning part and leaves the growth-related part behind. It's studied mostly around stubborn fat and metabolic health.
How AOD-9604 Works
A deeper look for the curious
For readers who want the full mechanism — feel free to skim.
AOD-9604 is a short slice of growth hormone that keeps only the fat-burning ability — the rest of growth hormone's effects (growth signals, blood sugar changes, IGF-1 spikes) are left behind. It nudges fat cells to release their stored fat and discourages new fat from being stored.
Key Findings
What researchers have observed in studies
Stimulates lipolysis without affecting IGF-1 levels
Inhibits de novo lipogenesis in adipose tissue
Does not produce the growth-promoting effects of full hGH
Often Paired With
Beta-3 adrenergic receptor pathway
16 amino acid fragment of hGH (176-191)
Amino acid chain
Commonly Used For
What scientists study this compound for
Fat loss
Researched for helping the body break down stored fat without affecting blood sugar or muscle growth signals.
Joint & cartilage
Being studied in combination with other peptides for osteoarthritis and cartilage support.
Metabolic health
Explored as a lever for improving how the body handles fats and energy.
Product Features
Research Focus
HPLC Verified
High-performance liquid chromatography confirms compound purity for every batch we produce.
Mass Spec Confirmed
ESI-MS verifies molecular weight and structural identity match the target compound.
Certificate of Analysis
Complete analytical data including chromatograms and mass spectra available per batch.
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Third-party verified. Typical purity ≥97%.